2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border: Day Three, From the Air

In this photo gallery, you'll find spectacular aerial images from Day Three of the 2008 Elite Series Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad, near Del Rio, Texas.

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The top 12 make their last-minute preparations for the final day of the Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad.
The top 12 make their last-minute preparations for the final day of the Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad.
The top 12 line the launch dock and wait for take-off.
The top 12 line the launch dock and wait for take-off.
Tournament leader Jason Williamson idles from the no-wake zone and leads the top 12 Elite Series contenders towards the final day of the Battle on the Border.
Tournament leader Jason Williamson idles from the no-wake zone and leads the top 12 Elite Series contenders towards the final day of the Battle on the Border.
Denny Brauer blasts westward on Lake Amistad and still feels the thrill after decades of tournament fishing.
Denny Brauer blasts westward on Lake Amistad and still feels the thrill after decades of tournament fishing.
Kevin Short started the morning in third place and was quickly hooked up on his first fish of the day.
Kevin Short started the morning in third place and was quickly hooked up on his first fish of the day.
Denny Brauer fights his first fish of the day to the boat.
Denny Brauer fights his first fish of the day to the boat.
The final day started under clear skies and calm winds barely put a ripple on Lake Amistad's 67,000 acres.
The final day started under clear skies and calm winds barely put a ripple on Lake Amistad’s 67,000 acres.
Elite Series rookie Clark Reehm has been steady during the first two days of the Battle on the Border and starts the final day in second place with 54 pounds, 10 ounces.
Elite Series rookie Clark Reehm has been steady during the first two days of the Battle on the Border and starts the final day in second place with 54 pounds, 10 ounces.
This is the third time the Bassmaster Elite Series has visited Lake Amistad near Del Rio, Texas.
This is the third time the Bassmaster Elite Series has visited Lake Amistad near Del Rio, Texas.
Activity starts to pick up near the launch area, as dawn announces the final day of the Battle on the Border.
Activity starts to pick up near the launch area, as dawn announces the final day of the Battle on the Border.
Clark Reehm speeds north from Amistad Marina, toward the mouth of California Creek.
Clark Reehm speeds north from Amistad Marina, toward the mouth of California Creek.
Kotaro Kiriyama started the final day in 10th place with 45 pounds, 5 ounces.
Kotaro Kiriyama started the final day in 10th place with 45 pounds, 5 ounces.
Todd Faircloth speeds west along the Mexican border.
Todd Faircloth speeds west along the Mexican border.
Kevin Short fishes his first spot on the last day of the Battle on the Border
Kevin Short fishes his first spot on the last day of the Battle on the Border
Though howling winds forced the cancellation of Day One, wind isn't expected to blow at more than 5 miles per hour today, under cloudless skies.
Though howling winds forced the cancellation of Day One, wind isn’t expected to blow at more than 5 miles per hour today, under cloudless skies.
Clark Reehm fishes a main lake point in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Amistad.
Clark Reehm fishes a main lake point in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Amistad.
Lake Amistad is known as a fantastic fishery, but many would also agree it is one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the United States.
Lake Amistad is known as a fantastic fishery, but many would also agree it is one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the United States.
Gary Klein speeds west towards Mexico.
Gary Klein speeds west towards Mexico.